The primroses are taking over!

Tweet

Not that I’m complaining, as I love them! But these little spring flowers, which people tend to regard as delicate little plants, are in fact tough survivors given half a chance. As you can see we have allowed them to make themselves at home in the grass and they are seizing the opportunity and taking over! They do get mowed every now and then, although less often then a ‘usual’ lawn. I have tried to encourage them to stay in the flower beds but although there are some large clumps in there they seem to prefer the grass and are continually spreading out. They seed along the edges of the paths as well. Whenever I just have too many or find them in awkward places like in the path or the vegetable patch I dig some out and either pot them up for sale at the next fund-raising sale or move them to the grass verges where the village wildlife group are trying to encourage more colourful wild flowers. Hopefully I can spread a little joy when people see their cheerful little faces All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2025.